Reasons Why One May Experience 0x8007000d Error
The 0x8007000d error code in windows is mainly thought to be related to windows update issues, corruption of system files or errors in some specific system components. Here are some of the main contributing factors:
Damaged System Files: Damaged or missing system files may also cause updating or installing processes to fail. This is because Windows has certain system files which it uses to update the system and when these files are corrupted, the system will generate the 0x8007000d error.
Malfunction of Windows Update Service: The service of Windows update may also have its own issues where the service itself is stopped, turned off, or adjustable settings are wrong, such that it is impossible to download or install any updates.
Interference of Antivirus or Other Software: Another cause could be third-party antivirus or any other security software that is used as they tend to update and consequently generate errors such as 0x8007000d. Those software may deny access to some files for updates or scan certain files and claim that they are unhealthy.
Partially Downloaded or Damaged Installation Files: Sometimes, if updates are not downloaded completely, because of problems with the internet or some other disturbances, the user will face the error while performing the update as the update files will be damaged.
Drivers that are Outdated or Unsuitable: Each time you make an attempt to install an update and the drivers are either old or unfit for the current update, it leads to errors, the 0x8007000d error being one of them.
Corrupt Windows Update Components: Windows Update is based on a certain number of components and services that have to be working properly. Should any of these components become corrupted or misconfigured, it is likely that updates will be unsuccessful.
Ways to Solve Windows Error Code 0x8007000d
1. Utilise the Windows Update Troubleshooter Tool
In Windows, there is a solution for troubleshooters that can be used to detect and rectify most of the problems associated with updates from the system. To initiate the troubleshoot process:
- Press Windows + I on the keyboard.
- Then go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
- Now click on Windows Update and then click Run the troubleshooter.
This tool will resolve the issue and fix the problem or attempts to automatically.
2. Windows Update Components Reset
If all the above methods are not helpful, then in that case, resetting Windows Update components usually helps in resolving problems such as 0x8007000d. This can be done manually with Command Prompt:
Go to the Start menu, search for cmd, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
Enter the given commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each one:
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop cryptSvc
